below normal

I know that I celebrated summer with my last post (was that actually a week ago?), however, after only a day or two, and only 1 day of swimming, summer ended and we are well into late October weather. We've been setting records - but not in a good way! Yesterday we were 11 degrees below normal temps. BOO HISS! Most of our plants have been hoisted outside (except a few that are less hardy), and are struggling in the cold rain. Carm has planted the garden and I’ve done most of the herbs when we could get out between raindrops. We need some heat units!

It's been a pretty quiet week with only a few outings. Yesterday we met up with Kirsten to meet the dog that she's fostering (and will maybe keep!). After we left her, we dropped into the greasy spoon restaurant that we used to frequent for ‘all day breakfast’, which is basically just 2 eggs, 3 slices of bacon, 2 pieces of regular sliced bread toast, and a tiny cup of average coffee - all for over $50!!!!! What the actual F! I'm still in shock.

We've been to the nursery a few times, so many herbs and vegetables! Carm planted tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, and butternut squash in the lower garden, while the herbs, cherry tomatoes, etc. are all on the deck or patio.

Yesterday, we visited the pet store with Lupa to try out harnesses - I made a mess of the store as we tried every variation but in the end, nothing fit very well so we left disappointed. She's weirdly short in the body and shoulder… Maybe Lupa wasn't too upset though - she HATES her harnesses. Spike was the same which was the reason I retired him as a service dog, he loved coming to work with me but hated the uniform... 

We'll be at the Titanium rally in a few weeks so I'd hoped for something a little more comfortable for Lupa than what she currently wears. I want to be prepared for the chaos of being in a new place 😱 

On another more personal note, my moods seem to be leveling out with only minor blips. My energy levels are up - I'm getting lots done around the house. I'd spent months letting Carm pick up the slack so he was a bit surprised when I started getting things done myself. I just hope it lasts for at least a while…

I've been slowly going through my closet to sort out all the clothes that don't fit me anymore and have a giant bin overflowing already - I'll save them ‘just in case’ but gosh! That also means replenishing my wardrobe with things that fit - that's the fun part!

Carm got his 10th COVID vaccine today - I plan on waiting till the fall for mine.

We've been researching all inclusive resorts!

 

Awesome!

“increasing reps to 14”

“Cranberry cake made with rhubarb“

“lilacs blooming outside the living room window”